I really like the new (er) Beetles. The look really sharp in all trim levels. The dash looks pretty sweet but I was waiting to be really impressed when they said it was made with real wood. I could definitely be persauded to get a Beetle over a GTI.

In my opinion this edition will bomb big time!!! whatever happened to the "K2" edition or the "Pirelli" edition. Now that was cool i think. I know everyone has there own opinion. but guitar and cars dont go together. Its like ice cream and ketcup!!! I mean seriously!!!

The turbo cars have the multilink rear suspension, not the torsion beam.

Originally Posted by hoodita

This is the best VWOA can come up with. give me a break

In my opinion this edition will bomb big time!!! whatever happened to the "K2" edition or the "Pirelli" edition. Now that was cool i think. I know everyone has there own opinion. but guitar and cars dont go together. Its like ice cream and ketcup!!! I mean seriously!!!

I think that VW's intention is to partner with best of breed companies like K2 and Trek to provide vehicles that have lifestyle attributes that many people will like. Fender and VW didn't just stick a sticker on the fender of the car and a badge inside; they designed a sound system that is tailored to the acoustical characteristics of the car so that it plays in a manner suitable to a wide variety of musical tastes.

In the case of the K2 Golf and the Jetta Trek they installed a roof rack, a pair of skis or a bicycle with the appropriate stickers and called it a lifestyle. This (in my humble opinion) is something that took a bit more forethought and was done with a vehicle that is at the beginning of the product cycle rather than being at the end of a product run to increase sales without too much additional money towards R&D.

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In my opinion this edition will bomb big time!!! whatever happened to the "K2" edition or the "Pirelli" edition. Now that was cool i think. I know everyone has there own opinion. but guitar and cars dont go together. Its like ice cream and ketcup!!! I mean seriously!!!

LOL at the negative replies, have any of you heard how good it sounds? At least be positive and grateful they are mixing up things a little... And tell me that the pirelli edition, K2 and Trek was not some form of cross marketing?

LOL at the negative replies, have any of you heard how good it sounds? At least be positive and grateful they are mixing up things a little... And tell me that the pirelli edition, K2 and Trek was not some form of cross marketing?

Regardless of how good it sounds, is it necessary to have a Fender Edition? There are Beetles that have the Fender audio but are not Fender editions. It's just a branding exercise to make a few extra bucks for all concerned.

I'm positive and grateful for the Golf R which is just about the only thing VW has offered that I actually asked for! I'm positive about VW trying to compensate for the cheapening of thier products as of lately. I'd be grateful if VW offered a Beetle TDI with an independent rear suspension and fog lamps. I'd be grateful if VW finally offered a Tiguan TDI. I see no need to be grateful for something I don't want, did not ask for, and do not need! The mixing up I would like to see seems not likely to come. I'd love to show VW some gratitude but I can't seem to find anything to be greatful for!

LOL @ all of the negative responses from desk-jockies not in the automotive segment at all. Pretty funny that they pretend to know what they are talking about. OMG cross-marketing, wait, you think that is bad? lol.

LOL @ all of the negative responses from desk-jockies not in the automotive segment at all. Pretty funny that they pretend to know what they are talking about. OMG cross-marketing, wait, you think that is bad? lol.

I'm positive and grateful for the Golf R which is just about the only thing VW has offered that I actually asked for! I'm positive about VW trying to compensate for the cheapening of thier products as of lately. I'd be grateful if VW offered a Beetle TDI with an independent rear suspension and fog lamps. I'd be grateful if VW finally offered a Tiguan TDI. I see no need to be grateful for something I don't want, did not ask for, and do not need! The mixing up I would like to see seems not likely to come. I'd love to show VW some gratitude but I can't seem to find anything to be greatful for![/QUOTE]

how does putting fender audio in a vehicle compensate for anything? and how exactly has volkswagen cheapened their products? ive been working for volkswagen and havent noticed such attempts? vw is one of the largest companies in the entire world, and youre gonna tell me that youre "positive" that they are trying to compensate for something that is non existant? you are very ignorant to anything that goes on in the automotive industry obviously. how does 30 straight months of increase in sales need any kind of explanation? options on cars are all things that people do not need! hence be the name "option". im sorry that volkswagen didnt call you to make sure that it was ok if they made a fender edition beetle. i guess thats why they make beetle without fender. eh?

LOL @ all of the negative responses from desk-jockies not in the automotive segment at all. Pretty funny that they pretend to know what they are talking about. OMG cross-marketing, wait, you think that is bad? lol.

kia comes out with superhero cars and yet people are saying that vw made a bad decision with the fender audio?? gimme a break

Reading and comprehension are not your strong suits. I did not read ANYWHERE in my comments that the Fender Audio system is a bad idea. I suggest you go back and read them once again.

What I assert is that there is precious little that's special in a Fender Audio Edition Beetle. See how the words are different. Now that we have what I think is a common understanding of what is being criticized, lets explain further. In one sentence, these isn't a single thing new in the Fender Edition Edition (besides the dash trim) that you can not get out of the VW parts bin before the car was offered.

The Fender Edition probably isn't 'bad' because some Jennifer will see it and decide that she's got to have it. She'll be pleased that she has something 'special' and the marketing bonanza moves on to the next stripes, decals, and lettering campaign. Same parts, new decals and stickers.